CAR++ vs My smartLED
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CAR++
Explore a vast collection of authentic 3D cars with next-gen graphics. Customize vehicles with extensive options for colors, lights, wheels, body kits, and performance upgrades. New cars are added weekly based on user interest.
- Next-gen 3D rendering
- 80+ cars available
- Weekly car releases
- Extensive customization
- Wheel and tuning parts
- Performance upgrades
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NEXT-GEN GRAPHICS Using outstanding 3D rendering techniques, CAR++ features the most beautiful and authentic cars to date. HUGE SELECTION 80+ cars online,release cars every week according to the user's attention.Unique collection of wheels and tuning parts. FULL FUNCTION Customise cars with a wide range of color,lights,wheels,bodykits and performance.
My smartLED
Control compatible Bluetooth lighting products with features like device grouping, color and brightness adjustments, and dynamic lighting effects. It offers music-reactive lighting and an AI assistant for intuitive control. Basic functions work offline, while advanced features require an internet connection.
- Device and group organization
- Color and brightness control
- Customizable lighting effects
- Music-reactive lighting
- AI assistant for lighting needs
- Local data import/export
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MySmartLED controls compatible Bluetooth lighting products. • Devices and groups: organise lights by room or group, view connection status and control multiple lights together. • Colour and brightness: choose your colours, adjust brightness and save favourites. • Lighting effects: explore fades, breathing, jumps and flashing presets. • Music-reactive lighting: import local music or use your phone microphone to make lighting respond to sound. • AI assistant: describe your lighting needs with text or voice and confirm proposed actions when required. • Account and settings: email and Sign in with Apple, account linking, light/dark themes, and local data import and export. Basic Bluetooth control works offline without an account. AI and cloud services require an Internet connection. On-device speech recognition is preferred when supported, with cloud fallback. Available controls depend on the capabilities of your connected lighting hardware.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: My smartLED at Free against CAR++'s $2.99. CAR++'s advantage is rating (3.4 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
My smartLED is free to download; CAR++ costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CAR++ holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 511 and 498 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of CAR++'s written reviews are positive against 26% of My smartLED's.
CAR++ ships an update every 3 weeks, My smartLED every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CAR++ | My smartLED |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (511 ratings) — better | 2.3 (498 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews — better | 25.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 511 — better | 498 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cheyoujia | 光奇 李 |
Customer experience
CAR++
My smartLED
User reviews
CAR++
From 511 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great customization options
- 🎨 Amazing graphics and details
- 💯 Fully free of charge
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
Room to improve
- 🔒 Unable to save customizations
- 🌐 Lack of English language support
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔋 Overheating issues
- 🤖 Buggy and unstable
My smartLED
From 498 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 App works great
- 🚀 App connects quickly to lights
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- ⭐ Starlights work well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Twinkle/meteor effects not working
- 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity issues
- 🐛 Dual color function not working
- 🐛 App not responsive/crashing
Bugs and requests
CAR++
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to register/sign in
- Many cars not available for customization
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent and confusing UI
Requested features
7 requests- Add ability to open doors, trunk, and hood
- Implement fully customizable interiors
- Introduce more car brands and models
- Add classic and modern legendary cars
- Include pickup trucks and SUVs
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- Implement sound effects and engine sounds
- Provide driving simulation mode
My smartLED
Reported bugs
5 issues- Twinkle mode not working
- Meteor control stopped working
- Light 1 and Light 2 buttons not functioning
- App not connecting to Bluetooth
- Lights revert to static settings when app is closed
Requested features
5 requests- Add custom color modes
- Integrate with Apple CarPlay
- Add ability to control individual lights
- Improve music sync functionality
- Slower twinkle mode options
In-app purchases
CAR++
No in-app purchases
My smartLED
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CAR++ free?
Is My smartLED free?
Which has better reviews, CAR++ or My smartLED?
Do CAR++ or My smartLED have ads?
Which is updated more often, CAR++ or My smartLED?
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